I was shocked by how much I like these, especially since they were so cheap!  No flaws, they look just like the photos online.  They produce a nice white light, not yellow like some shades create. Many reviews complained about the color of the cord.  It is a dark brown, almost black.  My night stands are a dark espresso brown so the cord color is perfect.  It blends in and you barely notice it.  The lamps are a great size for narrow (22-24 in) nightstands. They are lightweight but not so light that they've ever tipped or created any issues.